Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2009-2288?

Affected: Nagios versions 1.0, 1.0b1, 1.0b2, 1.0b4, 1.1, 1.4.1, 2.0, 2.0b4; nagios2 (debian); nagios3 (debian). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2009-2288 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 1, 2020.

Is CVE-2009-2288 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2009-2288?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2009-2288?

Fixed versions are available, including Nagios 3.1.0, nagios2 2.6-2+etch3, nagios3 3.0.6-4~lenny2.

How urgently should CVE-2009-2288 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2009-2288

HighExploitedPublic exploit

nagios: remote code execution via statuswml.cgi CGI script

Published Jun 18, 2009 · Updated Mar 9, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-2288, DSA-1825-1

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2009-2288 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Nagios, nagios2 (debian), nagios3 (debian).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 1, 2020. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Nagios 3.1.0, nagios2 2.6-2+etch3, nagios3 3.0.6-4~lenny2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

83%

Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

statuswml.cgi in Nagios before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) ping or (2) Traceroute parameters.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Dec 1, 2020	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

34 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
NagiosNagios	1.0, 1.0b1, 1.0b2, 1.0b4, 1.1, 1.4.1, 2.0, 2.0b4	3.1.0
nagios2debian	See advisory	2.6-2+etch3
nagios3debian	See advisory	3.0.6-4~lenny2

Patched Releases

Nagios

3.1.0

nagios2

2.6-2+etch3

nagios3

3.0.6-4~lenny2

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jun 18, 2009
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 1, 2020
Last updated
Mar 9, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

12 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

statuswml.cgi in Nagios before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) ping or (2) Traceroute parameters.
Affected: Nagios versions 1.0, 1.0b1, 1.0b2, 1.0b4, 1.1, 1.4.1, 2.0, 2.0b4; nagios2 (debian); nagios3 (debian). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 1, 2020.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Nagios 3.1.0, nagios2 2.6-2+etch3, nagios3 3.0.6-4~lenny2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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